January 22, 2011
CHIKARA Pre-Show-A-Go-Go Steaming Free
This is it! The epic 10th season of CHIKARA begins with a bang in Philadelphia as the stars of CHIKARA are joined by the likes of Canada's El Generico and Australia's Madison Eagles! In just 2 days - January 23rd - we're back in action with a loaded card of 8 matches in the grand CHIKARA style!
If you can't join us in person, tune into our Ustream channel (http://www.ustream.tv/user/CHIKARAMedia) and watch our free, streaming Pre-Show-A-Go-Go, hosted by Dr. Keith Lipinski, starting around 3:30 pm! You'll be able to call in and chat with the stars of CHIKARA live as the show is in progress!
WWE Shares Slide On Weak 4Q Earnings Target
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) on Friday issued a fourth-quarter earnings outlook that missed analysts' expectations, news that sent the media and development company's shares lower.
WWE's shares slid 6.7% to $12.60 in after-hours trading.
The company, formerly known as World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, projected fourth-quarter earnings of 8 cents to 10 cents, below the 16-cent profit estimated by analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
WWE has reported a decline in revenue the past two quarters, hurt by continued softness in the economy, as well as changes in the company's talent base. The company's largest segment--the live and televised entertainment--has been especially hurt in recent quarters. WWE in November said that based on its history of developing talent and creating content with broad appeal, it was confident it could address those creative challenges. Full results are due on Feb. 10.
source: online.wsj.com
This Day in Wrestling History
One night after Vader's WWF(E) debut, he attacks WWF(E) President Gorilla Monsoon and is suspended for the incident.
January 22, 1996
January 21, 2011
SmackDown Results: "Corre"-onation
Before the main event between Edge and The Corre’s Justin Gabriel could begin, Vickie Guerrero emerged to inform the WWE Universe that her boyfriend Dolph Ziggler – No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title – would be joining the announce team.
Thanks to interference by his fellow Corre members, Gabriel picked up a huge victory over The Rated-R Superstar. After the match, Edge was treated to the full wrath of the intimidating new faction – an attack that included the "sternum crushing" 450 Splash by Gabriel and Wasteland by Wade Barrett. As SmackDown came to a close, Ziggler took the opportunity to stand over Edge in a symbolic act of triumph. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Triple H Will Appear on ESPN's NFL Countdown
Jim Ross posted the following on his twitter page:
HHH will appear on espn's nfl countdown sun to discuss GB QB Aaron Rodgers WWE like TD celebration.
WrestleMania XXVII Axxess Schedule
Enjoy a fun-filled day of autograph and photo sessions with your favorite WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends. Plus WrestleMania activities including Superstar Snapshots, Superstar Entrance, WWE Memorabilia, live matches and Q&As at the Main Ring, Kid Zone, Undertaker's Graveyard, WWE Shop, and much more!
Location
Georgia World Congress Center, 1 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA 30313
Tickets
Available Saturday, January 29 at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, Georgia Dome Box Office and charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000.
General Admission - $35*
VIP - $75* - Includes a special VIP Meet & Greet with Autograph Signing, and more!
VIP Schedule
Thursday, March 31
8:00 - 10 p.m.: Meet WWE Superstar Randy Orton
Friday, April 1
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Meet WWE Superstar John Cena
8:30 - 10:00 p.m.: Meet WWE Superstar Edge
Saturday, April 2
Session 1 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Meet WWE Superstar Triple H
Session 2 (1:10 - 3:00 p.m.): Meet WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio
Session 2 (3:10 - 5:00 p.m.): Meet WWE Superstar The Undertaker
Sunday, April 3
Session 1 (8:30 - 10:30 a.m.): Meet WWE Superstar The Miz with Alex Riley
Session 1 (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Meet 2011 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Michaels
Shane McMahon's Company Hires Former WWE Employee
Shane McMahon's company, YOU On Demand, issued a press release announcing two new hires to its management team. One of them, Lisa Richards is a former WWE employee:
Lisa Richards has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Distribution & Marketing. Ms. Richards is a seasoned executive in the cable industry with over 15 years of experience managing distribution and marketing for both the U.S. and international markets. For the past six years, she worked for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where she managed distribution and marketing for WWE's subscription video-on-demand service, WWE 24/7 and WWE's pay-per-view services. Prior to WWE, Ms. Richards served as a Senior Director at the Starz Encore Group where she managed sales, marketing and point-of-sale activities for the Starz Super Pak, Starz on Demand, and STARZ! HD Premium Movie Services. Before joining Starz Encore Group, Ms. Richards was at In Demand where she oversaw sales distribution and promotional efforts for Pay-Per-View in the United States.
Update on New WWE DX DVD
WWE has changed the title of their upcoming DX DVD that comes out in April. "DX: The Final Conflict" will now be called "D-Generation X: One Last Stand," unless something else changes.
